Chen Xi's chopsticks froze mid-air. He looked towards Hua Ye briefly
Hua Ye was looking at him with a smile, "You do like me so why did you reject me whenever I confessed my feelings to you?"
Chen Xi's heart skipped a beat as Hua Ye's question hung in the air. His chopsticks remained suspended, the food forgotten for a moment. He had never expected Hua Ye to address this topic so directly.
Taking a deep breath, Chen Xi composed himself and met Hua Ye's gaze. There was sincerity and curiosity in Hua Ye's eyes, a genuine desire to understand. Chen Xi knew he owed Hua Ye an honest response.
"Hua Ye, it's true that I have feelings for you," Chen Xi admitted softly, his voice tinged with a mix of vulnerability and regret. "But I pushed you away because I was scared. You already know about my family. If anything happens then I won't have a way to save you."
